Michael Nicholls

Back-to-back losses to the Dees and Dogs suddenly has the Tigers staring down the barrel of missing finals. A month ago, Richmond appeared one of the more dangerous teams on …

The Hawks head south to the Apple Isle beaming with confidence after winning their grand final last week against top-of-the-table Collingwood. Anthony Hudson said it best when he described the …

Where there’s life, there’s hope – and Sydney Roosters can stay alive in the finals scramble for another week with a home win over the slumping Dolphins. The 12th-placed Roosters …

The Warriors have escaped with late wins after throwing away big leads in their last two matches, but they can take a big step towards a top-four finish with a …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

It’s crunch time for premiership hopeful South Sydney after an upset loss last weekend, while second-last St George Illawarra will again look to play the role of spoiler in Cairns. …

The Matildas and Les Bleues are set to meet for the 2nd time in a month, after the Aussies claimed a 1-0 victory over their quarter-final opponents in their last …

Freo fans might be left wondering what could have been when the season is all said and done. A chance to keep their slim finals pulse alive went begging in …

The two most in-form teams in the competition meet at the ‘G, both sporting impressive recent win streaks. Wins over Port, Collingwood, and St Kilda highlight Carlton’s seven-game purple patch, …

The Lions kick off a huge afternoon of sport in Brisbane on Saturday with the Matildas stepping out in their quarter-final against France not long after. Despite Chris Fagan’s best …

Essendon’s close shave against West Coast last week makes this one of the more interesting games of the round – albeit for the wrong reasons. The Dons have taken steps …

The 9-11 Suns take a trip to Sydney on Saturday to face the Swans at a familiar hunting ground. Gold Coast has won its last two trips to the SCG, …

Still in contention for the minor premiership, Brisbane is chasing a sixth straight win as desperate Parramatta make the trip to Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos have been outstanding since emerging …

Cronulla halted its worrying skid last weekend and will look to cement its Top 8 spot with a win over a visiting Gold Coast side that all but faded out …

Flag favourites Collingwood suddenly look vulnerable, further proof that a fortnight in footy can sometimes be a long time. Back-to-back losses to Carlton, and more shocklingly, Hawthorn last week, has …

Manly is veering towards must-win territory, which is bad news ahead of a home clash with ruthless Penrith on Thursday night. The 11th-placed Sea Eagles revived their hopes with back-to-back …

Top four Toons play host to a hyped up Villa outfit on Sunday morning (AEST). Newcastle turned St. James’ Park into a fortress last season, losing just twice on home …

Sheffield United finished 2nd behind Burnley in the Championship to secure their automatic promotion back o the top-flight this season. They’re set to play their opening fixture at home to …

Everton narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing just two points above the drop zone in 17th. Alternatively, the Cottagers finished comfortably in 10th position, largely propped up by goals from …